Severe weather procedures

Snow may look pretty but we know it is a major inconvenience to people who have to travel. We recognise that it is important that our school remains open so that parents are able to work and students can continue to learn. We will make every effort to prepare for severe weather e.g. gritting pathways and clearing access points.

Unfortunately, no weather forecast can ever be perfect. That, combined with potentially severe weather, means we always have to keep our plans under review. Any decision to close the school is the very last option for us and it not a decision that is taken lightly. It is based on the following factors:

Safety of the school site

Safety of students and staff

Transport arrangements

Ability to staff the school adequately

Weather forecast for the day

If we do have to close the school we would notify you in the following ways: